Who can purchase and/or use the Sherlock* Tip Location System?
Can I reuse the Sherlock* Tip Location System stylet and/or sensor holder?
Can I use the Sherlock* Tip Location System to replace X-ray tip confirmation?
Can I troubleshoot the Sherlock* Tip Location System sensor?
What is the battery life of the Sherlock* Tip Location System?
What is the maximum sensing depth of the Sherlock* II Tip Location System?
Q: Will the magnetic field generated by the Sherlock* Tip Location System stylet interfere with cardiac rhythm devices?
A: The Sherlock* TLS can be used on patients who have cardiac rhythm devices (e.g., pacemakers and defibrillators) implanted. However, when a cardiac rhythm device is present, it is recommended that the Sherlock* Tip Location System stylet be placed on the contralateral side. Temporary disruption of the cardiac rhythm device may occur if the Sherlock* TLS stylet passes within 0.4 in (1 cm) of the cardiac rhythm device. Use care if placing the Sherlock* TLS stylet on the same side as the cardiac rhythm device. Please refer to the Instructions for Use for additional information on the Sherlock* Tip Location System.
Q: Who can purchase and/or use the Sherlock* Tip Location System?
A: The Sherlock* TLS is designed for use by healthcare providers. Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. The Sherlock* TLS is designed for use by clinicians that place central venous catheters. This may include nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants and interventional radiology technologists.
Q: Can I use the Sherlock* Tip Location System with PICCs that don't include a special Sherlock* Tip Location System stylet?
A: No. The Sherlock* TLS is designed to detect the magnetic fields generated by the Sherlock* TLS stylet. Conventional PICCs do not generate a magnetic field, so they cannot be used in conjunction with the Sherlock* TLS. The Sherlock* TLS must only be used with Bard Access Systems central venous catheters that contain the Sherlock* TLS stylet.
Q: Can I reuse the Sherlock* Tip Location System stylet and/or sensor holder?
A: No. The Sherlock* TLS stylet and sensor holder are for single use only. These products should be used once and then disposed of following your facility's protocol.
Q: Can I use the Sherlock* Tip Location System to replace X-ray tip confirmation?
A: No. Current standard of practice requires X-ray tip confirmation of the location of the central venous catheters. A final confirmation of the catheter tip location must still be determined based on the facility protocol.
Q: Can I troubleshoot the Sherlock* Tip Location System sensor?
A: There are a limited number of troubleshooting activities you can attempt with the Sherlock* TLS sensor. These activities are found in the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
Q: What is the battery life of the Sherlock* Tip Location System?
A: It differs for each system. Please refer to the Instructions for Use.
Q: What is the maximum sensing depth of the Sherlock* II Tip Location System?
A: The Sherlock* II Tip Location System can detect the Sherlock* TLS stylet tip to a depth of 11cm.
